Author Archives: Manny Franco
Applying for your Child to Receive Disability Benefits
The Social Security program in America was created in order to help individuals and families with low income and those who are unable to work due to disabilities. Anyone can apply for benefits, though only those that meet the criteria set forth by the Social Security Administration (SSA) will be accepted and granted benefits…. Read More »
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Disability Attorney?
There are many reasons why someone might hire an attorney and trying to acquire disability benefits from Social Security is one of them. When an individual is applying for SSI and is denied benefits, there is an appeal process that can be undergone to overturn the rejection. Having an attorney work with you on… Read More »
4 Reasons to Take Advantage of an ABLE Account
Living with a disability is difficult both on the person his or herself as well as the family. Many family members set aside money or specific accounts, such as trusts or bonds, for those who are unable to work to live off of should the need arise. One such type of financial account is… Read More »
What is a “Black Box” and How Does it Affect My Accident Lawsuit?
Automobile accidents between two cars are common, but it is accidents that involve commercial trucks that are sometimes the most devastating. Any time that a truck is involved in an accident, you can expect there to be the interest of the trucking company and its insurance company in the event that there is a… Read More »
How to Avoid Scaffolding Accidents on Construction Sites
The construction industry is known for being one of the most dangerous in terms of working environments. Naturally, this leads to more injuries than in other fields. Over the years, safety protocols have been put into place to help reduce these injuries in construction workers and they do indeed help if they are followed… Read More »
3 Most Common Types of Burn Injuries
Injuries caused by automobile accidents are not uncommon, but they do manifest in a variety of ways. Cuts, bruises, sprains, and broken bones are all common car accident injuries that are grounds for a personal injury case, should be injured person decide to file one against the other driver. Burns are also a common… Read More »
5 Ways to Avoid Distracted Driving
While automobile accidents are bound to happen sometimes, they are much more frequent, and unfortunately avoidable, when dangerous driving practices are followed. Most people think that drunk driving as one of the most dangerous, and it is, but distracted driving accounts for many accidents every year and is one of the easiest traps to… Read More »
Not Buckling Up Can Affect Your Personal Injury Case
Even if all road and driving safety protocols are followed, car accidents still happen and injuries still result from them. That being said, following such practices greatly reduces the risk and can prevent accidents and injuries in many situations. This should come as a surprise to no one, but what many people don’t know… Read More »
What to Know Before an Insurance Adjuster Comes to You About a Personal Injury Claim
Any time that someone is injured due to the negligence of another person, that injured person is legally entitled to receive compensation for his or her injuries. This is meant to provide financial compensation for medical bills. Most of the time, however, it will not necessarily be the injuring party that is dispensing the… Read More »
How to Know When to Settle and When to Go to Court
Civil lawsuits have multiple stages to them and can result in one of a few ways. Typically, the parties involved in a civil case, such as a personal injury or workers’ compensation case, want the case to end as quickly and as smoothly as possible. One way the party being sued might try to… Read More »
